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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom".
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This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Restoring Internet Freedom." The rule published on February 22, 2018: (1) restores the classification of broadband Internet access service as a lightly-regulated "information service"; (2) reinstates private mobile service classification of mobile broadband Internet access service; (3) requires Internet service providers to disclose information about their network management practices, performance characteristics, and commercial terms of service; and (4) eliminates the Internet Conduct Standard and the bright-line rules.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 97. (text: CR S2709)
SenatePassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 97.(text: CR S2709)
SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2698-2709)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 96.
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S2698)
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-322.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 406.
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Sources: Congress.gov · House Clerk roll-call votes
| #96 | senate | On the Motion to Proceed | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47) | May 16, 2018 |
| #97 | senate | On the Joint Resolution | Joint Resolution Passed (52-47) | May 16, 2018 |
2018 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R.2 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Spectrum Pipeline); H.R.3255 - E-FRONTIER Act; H.R.3388 - SELF DRIVE Act; H.R.3744 - Data Care Act of 2018; H.R.4986 -Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services Act (RAY BAUMs Act); H.R.7283 - Internet of Things Federal Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2018; S.1363/H.R.4847 - Broadband Deployment Streamlining Act; S.1682/H.R.4953 - AIRWAVES Act (Spectrum Pipeline Legislation); S.1988 - Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act (SPEED Act) of 2017; S.3157 - STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment; S.JRes.52/H.J.Res129 - Providing for Congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S.Code, of the rule submitted by the FCC relating to Restoring Internet Freedom; S.Res.242 - Strategy to deploy 5G in the US; and General Lobbying on the following issues: Net Neutrality & Open Internet; FCC order on UNE forbearance; privacy legislation; cybersecurity; letter regarding wireless subcontractor; smart cities/communities; FirstNET & Public Safety Communications; broadband mapping; access to public lands/national parks for cell site placement; rural broadband deployment, policy and infrastructure; data security and breach notification reform; NEPA/NHPA updates (pending legislation); retransmission content contracts; 5G Policy/National Security; and Deployment of C-Band Spectrum.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying on the following issues: availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum; integrity and security of communications networks; appropriate governance structures for Internet and communications services; broadband availability; universal service; infrastructure investment and development; data management; privacy; data security; domestic telecommunications supply chain security; cross border law enforcement requests; implementation of the First Responder Network; legislation designed to streamline infrastructure deployment and permit placement of tower facilities; and deployment of 5G communications services. Lobbying on the following specific legislation: H.R.2/S.3042 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (provisions related to expansion of RUS programs to support broadband in unserved rural areas); H.R.686/S.88 - DIGIT Act (provisions related to the regulation of the Internet of Things and spectrum availability); H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 (issues concerning federal universal service programs); H.R.1888 - Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2017 (to amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to provide incentives for reallocation of Federal Government Spectrum for commercial use); H.R.2520 - Browser Act of 2017 (issues related to privacy regulation); H.R.2810/S.1519 - National Defense Authorization Act (provisions related to supply chain); H.R.2870/S.1013 - Gigabit Opportunity Act (to amend the IRs Code of 1986 to provide tax benefits for investments in gigabit opportunity zones); H.R.4151 -- STREET Act (provisions relating to smart cities); H.R.5661 - Tribal Connect Act of 2018 (issues related to e-rate eligible services); H.R.5983/S.2973 - Kelsey Smith Act (provisions related to service provider obligations to provide location information in emergencies); H.R.5815/S.2639 - CONSENT Act (privacy provisions); H.R.6032 - SMART IoT Act (issues related to connected devices); H.R.6073 - Reprioritizing Unserved Rural Ares and Locations for Broadband Act of 2018 (provisions related to expansion of RUS programs to support broadband in unserved rural areas); H.R.6147 - Interior, Environment Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for 2019 (communications related provisions); H.R.6258/S.3107 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for 2019 (communications and related provisions); H.R.6393 - 21st Century Internet Act (issues relating to net neutrality and Internet peering arrangements); H.R.6494 - Next Generation Marketplace Fairness Act (issues relating to modernization of broadcast television carriage rules); H.R.6943 - CEASE (Robocalls) Act (all provisions); S.964 - MY DATA (to protect broadband users from unfair or deceptive practices relating to privacy or data security); S.1682/H.R.4953 - AIRWAVES Act (issues relating to spectrum auctions); S.1691 - Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017 (issues related to cybersecurity provisions for IoT devices); S.1809/H.R.3901 -- Moving FIRST Act (provisions relating to smart cities); S.1904 -- Smart Cities Community Act of 2017 (issues relating to smart cities); S.2391/H.R.4747 - Defending U.S. Government Communications Act (procurement related issues); and S.2510/H.R.4682 - Internet Preservation Act (Issues relating to the preservation of the open internet); S.2694 - Robocall Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2018 (provisions related to enforcement of laws against unauthorized robocalling); S.2728 - Social Media Privacy Protection and Consumer Protection Rights Act of 2018 (provisions related to online privacy protections); S.3157 - STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act; S.3255 - E-FRONTIER Act (issues related to federal construction or operation of a nationwide broadband network); S.3617 - Government Spectrum Valuation Act (issues related to spectrum management); S.3668 - REAL PEACE Act (issues related to common carrier exemption); S.3828 - Authenticating Local Emergencies and Real Threats (ALERT) Act (issues relating to improvement of the emergency alert system); S.J Res.52/H.J.Res129 - Providing for Congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S.Code, of the rule submitted by the FCC relating to Restoring Internet Freedom; and Discussion draft of the Consumer Data Protection Act (issues related to consumer privacy).
2018 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Issues related to and impacting the cable industry. H.J. Res 129 - Restoring Internet Freedom; and S.J. Res. 52 - Restoring Internet Freedom.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
S. 1682/H.R. 4953 - AIRWAVES Act (Spectrum Pipeline Legislation) S. 3157 - STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment S. 3744 - Data Care Act of 2018 S. 1988 - SPEED ACT, Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2017 S. Res 242 - Strategy to deploy 5G in the US H.R. 2 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Spectrum Pipeline) H.R. 4847/S. 1363 - The Broadband Deployment Streamlining Act H.J. Res. 129/S.J. Res. 52 - Providing for Congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of Title 5, US Code, of the rule submitted by the FCC relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom" H.R. 3255 - E-FRONTIER Act H.R. 3388 - SELF DRIVE Act H.R. 4986 - RAY BAUM'S Act - Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services Act of 2018 H.R. 7283 - The Internet of Things Federal Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2018 Net Neutrality & Open Internet FCC Forbearance Petition Letter regarding wireless subcontractor Privacy legislation/general issues/upcoming legislation Cybersecurity FirstNET Public Safety Communications and Natural Disasters Broadband Mapping Access to Public Lands/National Parks/Cell Site placement Rural broadband deployment, infrastructure and policy Data Security and Breach Notification Reform Retransmission Content Contracts 5G Policy/National Security Deployment of C-Band Spectrum
Client expense: $2,407,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
S. 964/H.R. 2356, MY Data Act of 2017, would protect broadband users from unfair or deceptive practices relating to privacy or data security S. 1475/H.R. 3010, Promoting Good Cyber Hygiene Act of 2017, would provide for the identification and documentation of best practices for cyber hygiene by the National Institute of Standards and Technology S. 1988, SPEED Act, A bill to streamline broadband infrastructure permitting on established public rights-of-way, and for other purposes S. 2385 - Authenticating Local Emergencies and Real Threats (ALERT) Act, To improve the emergency alert system and give the federal government the sole responsibility of alerting the public of a missile threat, prohibiting state and local governments from doing so S. 2847 - Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act of 2018, would provide that the Federal Trade Commission shall exercise authority with respect to mergers only under the Clayton Act and only in the same procedural manner as the Attorney General exercises such authority, and to require the Federal Communications Commission to approve or deny a license transfer application within 180 days of submission. S. 3042 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 - A bill to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes; rural broadband provisions S. 3107 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019; Federal Communications Commission S. 3157 - STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act, A bill to streamline siting processes for small cell deployment S. 2976 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019, rural broadband provisions S. 3524 - to provide for the carriage of certain television broadcast stations, and for other purposes. S. 3581 - Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2018. S. 3655 - TRACED (Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence) Act. S. 3744 - Data Care Act H.R.2 - Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, rural broadband provisions H.R. 2520, BROWSER Act of 2017, would require providers of broadband internet access service and edge services to clearly and conspicuously notify users of the privacy policies of such providers, to give users opt-in or opt-out approval rights with respect to the use of, disclosure of, and access to user information collected by such providers based on the level of sensitivity of such information H.R. 4232: To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to provide grants for access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas H.R. 4585: To prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from relying on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the matter of restoring internet freedom to adopt, amend, revoke, or otherwise modify any rule of the Commission H.R. 5645: Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act of 2018, to amend the Clayton Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act to provide that the Federal Trade Commission shall exercise authority with respect to mergers only under the Clayton Act and only in the same procedural manner as the Attorney General exercises such authority H.R. 4682/S.2510: Open Internet Preservation Act, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure internet openness, to prohibit blocking of lawful content, applications, services, and non-harmful devices, to prohibit impairment or degradation of lawful internet traffic, to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission and to preempt State law with respect to internet openness obligations, to provide that broadband internet access service shall be considered to be an information service H.Res. 687, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Federal, State, and local taxes, fees, regulations, and permitting policies should be coordinated and reconciled to maximize the benefits of broadband investment. H.Res. 689, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any infrastructure legislation that provides Federal funds to wireless broadband providers to promote wireless broadband deployment should prioritize funds for wireless broadband providers in States that have enacted streamlined siting requirements for small cells. H.Res. 690, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that no Federal funds granted, awarded, or loaned pursuant to any legislation, infrastructure specific or otherwise, should be used to fund the construction, improvement, or acquisition of broadband facilities or service in areas where there is an existing broadband provider that meets certain minimum standards. H.Res. 691, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any infrastructure legislation to promote broadband internet access or communications facilities deployment should treat all broadband and communications facilities in a competitively and technologically neutral manner. H.Res. 701, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that with respect to any study required to be conducted by the Federal Communications Commission, or any entity regulated by the Commission under the Federal Communications Act of 1934, under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 or division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code (formerly known as the National Historic Preservation Act), for the provision of broadband infrastructure, the area to be studied should be limited to the area of impact. H.R. 4795, Communications Facilities Deployment on Federal Property Act of 2018 H.R. 4798, Inventory of Assets for Communications Facilities Act of 2018 H.R. 4802, Streamlining and Expediting Approval for Communications Technologies Act H.R. 4810, Making Available Plans to Promote Investment in Next Generation Networks without Overbuilding and Waste (MAPPING NOW) Act of 2018 H.R. 4813, Wireless Internet Focus on Innovation in Spectrum Technology for Unlicensed Deployment (WIFI STUDy) Act H.R. 4814, Community Broadband Act of 2018 H.R. 4817, Promoting Exchanges for Enhanced Routing of Information so Networks are Great (PEERING) Act of 2018 H.R. 4832, Restoring Economic Strength and Telecommunications Operations by Releasing Expected Dollars (RESTORED) Act of 2018 H.R. 4842, Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure (SPEED) Act of 2018 H.R. 4845, Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2018 H.R. 4847, Broadband Deployment Streamlining Act H.R. 4858, Clearing Local Impediments Makes Broadband Open to New Competition and Enhancements (CLIMB ONCE) Act H.R. 2479, Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows America (LIFT) Act H.R. 3994, Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand (ACCESS BROADBAND) Act H.R. 4287, Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act H.R. 4876, Connecting Broadband Deserts Act of 2018 H.R. 4881, Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018 H.R. 2903, Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act H.R. 1581, Tribal Digital Access Act H.R. 1546, Rural Wireless Access Act S.J. Res. 52- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom H.R. 4953/S. 1682 - AIRWAVES Act, to facilitate a national pipeline of spectrum for commercial use, and for other purposes H.R. 6258 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019 - Federal Communications Commission H.R. 5961- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019, Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes; rural broadband provisions H.R. _ - To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to reauthorize appropriations for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and for other purposes H.R. 6393 - 21st Century Internet Act, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for internet openness requirements for broadband internet access service providers, and for other purposes. H.R. 6465 - Next Generation Television Marketplace Act H.R. 6954 - to provide for the carriage of certain television broadcast stations, and for other purposes. H.R. 6987 - Truth-In-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees (TRUE Fees) Act. H.R. 7058 - Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2018 Infrastructure priorities and suggestions to stimulate broadband investment Other issues pertaining to Broadband, video and telephone regulations; FCC merger review; diversity and inclusion issues; issues pertaining to retransmission consent, channel carriage, spectrum
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
| Independent |
| VT |
| Bill Nelson | Democratic | FL |
| Brian Schatz | Democratic | HI |
| Catherine Cortez Masto | Democratic | NV |
| Charles E. Schumer | Democratic | NY |
| Chris Van Hollen | Democratic | MD |
| Christopher A. Coons | Democratic | DE |
| Christopher Murphy | Democratic | CT |
| Claire McCaskill | Democratic | MO |
| Cory A. Booker | Democratic | NJ |
| Debbie Stabenow | Democratic | MI |
| Dianne Feinstein | Democratic | CA |
| Doug Jones | Democratic | AL |
| Elizabeth Warren | Democratic | MA |
| Gary C. Peters | Democratic | MI |
| Heidi Heitkamp | Democratic | ND |
| Jack Reed | Democratic | RI |
| Jeanne Shaheen | Democratic | NH |
| Jeff Merkley | Democratic | OR |
| Joe Donnelly | Democratic | IN |
| Joe Manchin, III | Independent | WV |
| Jon Tester | Democratic | MT |
| Kamala D. Harris | Democratic | CA |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | Democratic | NY |
| Margaret Wood Hassan | Democratic | NH |
| Maria Cantwell | Democratic | WA |
| Mark R. Warner | Democratic | VA |
| Martin Heinrich | Democratic | NM |
| Mazie K. Hirono | Democratic | HI |
| Michael F. Bennet | Democratic | CO |
| Patrick J. Leahy | Democratic | VT |
| Patty Murray | Democratic | WA |
| Richard Blumenthal | Democratic | CT |
| Richard J. Durbin | Democratic | IL |
| Robert Menendez | Democratic | NJ |
| Robert P. Casey, Jr. | Democratic | PA |
| Ron Wyden | Democratic | OR |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | Democratic | RI |
| Sherrod Brown | Democratic | OH |
| Tammy Baldwin | Democratic | WI |
| Tammy Duckworth | Democratic | IL |
| Thomas R. Carper | Democratic | DE |
| Tim Kaine | Democratic | VA |
| Tina Smith | Democratic | MN |
| Tom Udall | Democratic | NM |
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $2,390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, the integrity and security of communications networks, appropriate governance structures for Internet and communications services, broadband availability, universal service, infrastructure investment and development, data management, privacy, data security, domestic telecommunications supply chain security; cross border law enforcement requests, and implementation of the First Responder Network; legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless tower facilities on federal property; the deployment of 5G communication services. HR 686/S 88, DIGIT Act, provisions related to the regulation of the Internet of Things and spectrum availability HR 1139, PSC Oversight Act of 2017, issues concerning federal universal service programs HR 1888, Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2017, to amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to provide incentives for the reallocation of Federal Government spectrum for commercial use HR 2520, BROWSER Act of 2017, issues related to privacy regulation HR 2870/S 1013, Gigabit Opportunity Act, to amend the IRS Code of 1986 to provide tax benefits for investments in gigabit opportunity zones S 964, MY DATA Act of 2017, to protect broadband users from unfair or deceptive practices relating to privacy or data security S 1682/HR 4953, AIRWAVES Act, issues relating to spectrum auctions S 1691, Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017, issues related to cybersecurity provisions for IoT devices S 1809/HR 3901, Moving FIRST Act, provisions relating to smart cities HR 4151, STREET Act, provisions relating to smart cities S 1904, Smart Cities Community Act of 2017, issues relating to smart cities S 2510/HR 4682, Open Internet Preservation Act, issues related to net neutrality HR 4747/S 2391, Defending U.S. Government Communications Act, concerning issues related to procurement H.J. Res. 129/S.J. Res. 52, providing for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, USC, of the rule submitted by the FCC relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom" HR 6032, SMART IoT Act, issues relating to connected devices S 3157, STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act, issues relating to regulation of small cell placement HR 5815/S 2639, CONSENT Act, issues relating to privacy S 2728, Social Media Privacy Protection and Consumer Protection Rights Act of 2018, issues related to online privacy protections Discussion draft of the Consumer Data Protection Act, issues related to consumer privacy HR 5661, Tribal Connect Act of 2018/HR 6286, Bus Act of 2018, provisions related to expansion of e-rate eligible services HR 5983/S 2973, Kelsey Smith Act, provisions related to service provider obligations to provide location information in emergencies HR 6073, Reprioritizing Unserved Rural Areas and Locations for Broadband Act of 2018 - RURAL Broadband Act of 2018, provisions related to expansion of RUS programs to support broadband in unserved rural areas HR 2/S 3042, Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, provisions related to expansion of RUS programs to support broadband in unserved rural areas S 2694, Robocall Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2018; S 3149, the DO NOT Call Act; S. 3655, Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act (TRACED Act); HR 6943, Creating Enforcement Authority to Stop Enablers of Robocalls Act, provisions related to enforcement of laws against unauthorized robocalling and technology mandates HR 2810/S 1519, National Defense Reauthorization Act, issues relating to supply chain HR 6943, the CEASE Act, all provisions HR 6393, 21st Century Internet Act, issues relating to net neutrality and Internet peering arrangements HR 6494, Next Generation Marketplace Fairness Act, issues relating to modernization of the broadcast television carriage rules S 3828, Authenticating Local Emergencies and Real Threats (ALERT) Act, issues relating to improvements to the emergency alert system S 3255, E-FRONTIER Act, issues relating to federal construction or operation of a nationwide broadband network HR 6258/S 3107, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019, communications related provisions HR 6147, Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2019, communications related provisions S 3617, Government Spectrum Valuation Act, issues related to spectrum management S 3668, REAL PEACE Act, issues related to the common carrier exemption
Client expense: $3,270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Legislation affecting multichannel TV, broadband, telephone, and the Internet, including taxation, intellectual property and regulatory issues, state taxation of cable TV and DBS. Preserving the Open Internet/Broadband Industry Practices. Title II, Broadband Privacy policies and Rural broadband policies. H.J.Res.131. SJ Res. 52; H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Legislation affecting multichannel TV, broadband, telephone, and the Internet, including intellectual property and regulatory issues. Preserving the Open Internet/Broadband Industry Practices. H.J. Res. 131, S.J. Res 52, H.R. 2, Agriculture & Nutrition Act of 2018.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Reinstating the 2015 Open Internet Order and net neutrality rules ensuring that individuals are free to access all content and applications equally, regardless of the source, without Internet service providers discriminating against specific online services or websites. S.J. Res. 52 and H.J. Res. 129.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Preserving open Internet/broadband industry practices; issues relating to privacy; S.J. Res. 52 (providing for Congressional disapproval of FCC's Restoring Internet Freedom rule),deployment of broadband; S.19, Mobile Now Act; and S.3744, Data Care Act of 2018.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
S.1405 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2017 (matters relating to UAV); preserving open Internet/broadband industry practices; issues relating to privacy; deployment of broadband; S.19, Mobile Now Act; S.1671, Int'l Communications Privacy Act; S.1674, Email Privacy Act; S.1657, ECPA Modernization Act of 2017; S.1297, A bill to make Title VII of FISA permanent; S.J. Res. 52 (providing for Congressional disapproval of FCC's Restoring Internet Freedom rule); issues relating to the deployment of broadband; and S.3744, Data Care Act of 2018.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
TEC - TELECOMMUNICATIONS H.R.192 - Direct Broadcast Satellite Expansion Act of 2017 (introduced 1/3/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.19 - MOBILE NOW Act (introduced 1/3/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 1/3/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.290 - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2017 (introduced 1/4/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.423 - Anti-Spoofing Act of 2017(introduced 1/10/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 (introduced 1/11/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 (introduced 1/11/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.102 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act of 2017 (introduced 1/11/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.123 - Kari's Law Act of 2017 (introduced 1/12/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.134 - Spoofing Prevention Act of 2017 (introduced 1/12/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.557 - FCC "ABCs" Act of 2017 (introduced 1/13/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.Res.53 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to continue aggressive growth in the Nation's telecommunications and technology industries, the United States Government should "Get Out of the Way and Stay Out of the Way". (introduced 1/13/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.582 - Kari's Law Act of 2017 (introduced 1/17/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.588 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act (introduced 1/17/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.174 - Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2017 (introduced 1/17/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.599 - Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2017 (introduced 1/23/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 (introduced 1/24/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 (introduced 2/2/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 (introduced 2/16/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 (introduced 2/16/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.1335 - Cybersecurity Responsibility Act of 2017(introduced 3/2/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.1340 - Interagency Cybersecurity Cooperation Act (introduced 3/2/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services". (introduced 3/7/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.1439 - Keeping Our Campaigns Honest Act of 2017 (introduced 3/8/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.1440 - Fair and Clear Campaign Transparency Act (introduced 3/8/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services". (introduced 3/8/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.1534 - 21st Century Worker Opportunity Act (introduced 3/15/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.645 - Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2017 (introduced 3/15/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.742 - Community Broadband Act of 2017 (introduced 3/28/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act of 2017 (introduced 3/29/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.1868 - Restoring American Privacy Act of 2017 (introduced 4/4/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.875 - A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs. (Introduced 4/6/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.878 - A bill to establish privacy protections for customers of broadband Internet access service and other telecommunications service (introduced 4/6/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.Res.137 - A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month. (introduced 4/24/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.964 - MY DATA Act of 2017 (introduced 4/27/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.987 - 100 by '50 Act (introduced 4/27/2017) - all provisions related to cable S. 993 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act (introduced 5/1/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.2356 - MY DATA Act of 2017 (introduced 5/4/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.2479 - Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act (introduced 5/17/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.2520 - BROWSER Act of 2017 (introduced 5/18/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.2903 - Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act of 2017 (introduced 6/15/2017) - all provisions related to able S.1475 - Promoting Good Cyber Hygiene Act of 2017 (introduced 6/29/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.3175 - Online Privacy Act (introduced 7/11/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.3314 - 100 by '50 Act (introduced 7/19/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.3347 - Viewer Protection Act of 2017 (introduced 7/20/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.3478 - Local and Independent Television Protection Act of 2017 (introduced 7/27/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.Res.242 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate about a strategy to deploy fifth generation mobile networks (5G networks) and next-generation wireless and wired technologies to promote economic development and digital innovation throughout the United States. (introduced 8/2/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.3671 - Off Fossil Fuels for a Better Future Act (introduced 9/1/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.3787 - Small Entity Regulatory Relief Opportunity Act of 2017 (introduced 9/14/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.Res.521 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives about a strategy to deploy fifth generation mobile networks (5G networks) and next-generation wireless and wired technologies to promote economic development and digital innovation throughout the United States. (introduced 9/14/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.3806 - Personal Data Notification and Protection Act of 2017 (introduced 9/18/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.3839 - Today's American Dream Act (introduced 9/26/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.3994 - ACCESS BROADBAND Act (introduced 10/6/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4081 - Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2017 (introduced 10/19/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4232 - B-CROP Act (introduced 11/2/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4287 - Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2017 (introduced 11/7/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4291 - Precision Farming Act (introduced 11/7/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4308 - Rural Broadband Expansion Act (introduced 11/8/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.2124 - Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2017 (introduced 11/14/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4543 - To establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, to amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to improve provisions relating to collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children, and for other purposes. (introduced 12/4/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.2187 - A bill to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, to amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to improve provisions relating to collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children, and for other purposes. (introduced 12/4/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4585 - Save Net Neutrality Act of 2017 (introduced 12/7/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4682 - Open Internet Preservation Act (introduced 12/19/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.Res.687 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Federal, State, and local taxes, fees, regulations, and permitting policies should be coordinated and reconciled to maximize the benefits of broadband investment. (introduced 1/11/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.Res.690 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that no Federal funds granted, awarded, or loaned pursuant to any legislation, infrastructure-specific or otherwise, should be used to fund the construction, improvement, or acquisition of broadband facilities or service in areas where there is an existing broadband provider that meets certain minimum standards. (introduced 1/11/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.Res.691 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any infrastructure legislation to promote broadband internet access or communications facilities deployment should treat all broadband and communications facilities in a competitively and technologically neutral manner. (introduced 1/11/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4795 - Communications Facilities Deployment on Federal Property Act of 2018 (introduced 1/16/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4798 - Inventory of Assets for Communications Facilities Act of 2018 (introduced 1/16/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4800 - Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2018 (introduced 1/16/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4810 - MAPPING NOW Act of 2018 (introduced 1/17/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4813 - WIFI STUDy Act (introduced 1/17/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4814 - Community Broadband Act of 2018 (introduced 1/17/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4817 - PEERING Act of 2018 (introduced 1/17/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4824 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2018 (introduced 1/18/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4832 - RESTORED Act of 2018 (introduced 1/18/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4839 - Broadband Infrastructure Inventory Act of 2018 (introduced 1/18/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4842 - Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2018 (introduced 1/18/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.Res.701 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that with respect to any study required to be conducted by the Federal Communications Commission, or any entity regulated by the Commission under the Federal Communications Act of 1934, under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 or division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code (formerly known as the National Historic Preservation Act), for the provision of broadband infrastructure, the area to be studied should be limited to the area of impact. (introduced 1/18/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4845 - Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2018 (introduced 1/19/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4847 - Broadband Deployment Streamlining Act (introduced 1/19/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4858 - CLIMB ONCE Act (introduced 1/19/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4986 - RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018 (introduced 2/8/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.2418 - Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act of 2018 (introduced 2/13/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.5093 - Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2018 (introduced 2/26/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.J.Res.129 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom". (introduced 2/27/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.J.Res.52 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom". (introduced 2/27/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 5172 - To assist Indian tribes in maintaining, expanding, and deploying broadband systems. (introduced 3/6/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.2510 - Open Internet Preservation Act (introduced 3/7/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 5213 - Expanding Rural Access to Broadband Act (introduced 3/8/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.J.Res.131 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom". (introduced 3/29/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.5497 - Office of Rural Telecommunications Act (introduced 4/12/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.5573 - ROBOCOP Act (introduced 4/18/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.2694 - Robocall Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2018 (introduced 4/18/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.2705 - ROBOCOP Act (introduced 4/18/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.2728 - Social Media Privacy Protection and Consumer Rights Act of 2018 (introduced 4/23/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.2853 - A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure Internet openness, to prohibit blocking lawful content and non-harmful devices, to prohibit throttling data, to prohibit paid prioritization, to require transparency of network management practices, to provide that broadband shall be considered to be an information service, and to prohibit the Commission or a State commission from relying on section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as a grant of authority. (introduced 5/16/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.5930 - Do Not Track Kids Act of 2018 (introduced 5/23/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.2932 - Do Not Track Kids Act of 2018 (introduced 5/23/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.5969 - Speed Up Broadband Access Act of 2018 (introduced 5/24/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.2959 - Office of Rural Broadband Act (introduced 5/24/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.Res.523 - A resolution encouraging companies to apply privacy protections included in the General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union to citizens of the United States. (introduced 5/24/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6026 - Stopping Bad Robocalls Act (introduced 6/7/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.3078 - Stopping Bad Robocalls Act (introduced 6/18/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6393 - 21st Century Internet Act (introduced 7/17/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.3232 - Go Pack Go Act of 2018 (introduced 7/18/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6465 - Next Generation Television Marketplace Act (introduced 7/23/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.3255 - E-FRONTIER Act (introduced 7/23/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.Res.1039 - Encouraging edge providers, broadband providers, and data brokers to include certain data protections in their policies. (introduced 7/31/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.3346 - ACCESS BROADBAND Act (introduced 8/1/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6822 - Discourage Dishonest Dialing Act (introduced 9/13/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6864 - Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act (introduced 9/24/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6943 - CEASE Robocalls Act (introduced 9/27/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6954 - To provide for the carriage of certain television broadcast stations, and for other purposes. (introduced 9/27/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.3524 - A bill to provide for the carriage of certain television broadcast stations, and for other purposes. (introduced 9/27/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6987 - TRUE Fees Act of 2018 (introduced 9/28/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.7131 - Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act of 2018 (introduced 11/14/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.7151 - Stop Harassing Calls Act of 2018 (introduced 11/16/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.3668 - REAL PEACE Act of 2018 (introduced 11/28/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.3744 - Data Care Act of 2018 (12/12/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.3714 - Ashanti Alert Act of 2018 (introduced 12/06/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.7365 - To require the Federal Communications Commission to approve or deny a license transfer application within 180 days of submission, and for other purposes. (introduced 12/20/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.7392 - TRACED Act (introduced 12/21/2018) - all provisions related to cable
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 387, Email Privacy Act H.R. 2520, Balancing the Rights Of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly (BROWSER) Act of 2017 H.R. 3776, Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2017 H.R. 4682/S. 2510, Open Internet Preservation Act H.R. 4943/S. 2383, Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act H.R. 4986, Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services (RAY BAUMS) Act of 2018 H.R. 6032, State of Modern Application, Research, and Trends of (SMART) IoT Act S. 88, Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act S. 2847, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules (SMARTER) Act of 2018 H.J. Res. 129/S.J. Res. 52, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom" Draft Federal Trade Commission procedural reformlegislation Proposed rule restoring internet freedom (82 Fed. Reg. 25,568-25,590, June 2, 2017) Proposed rule accelerating wireline broadband deployment by removing barriers to infrastructure investment (82 Fed. Reg. 22,453-22,474, May 16, 2017) Developing the administrations approach to consumer Privacy (83 Fed. Reg. 48,600-48,603, September 26, 2018) Various issues relating to broadband infrastructure and deployment; potential federal privacy legislation; potential legislation to establish a national privacy law; Department of Commerce privacy principles; matter of streamlining deployment of small cell infrastructure by improving wireless sitting policies (FCC WT Docket No. 16-421); Federal Trade Commission competition and consumer protection; expanding access to high speed broadband internet service; net neutrality; privacy principles
Client expense: $15,950,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
H.J.Res. 129, H.J.Res.131, S.J.Res.52, Congressional Review Act to protect net neutrality S.993, Restoring Internet Freedom Act
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Monitor H.J.Res.131/S.J.Res.52, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom", Net neutrality generally
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Privacy, infrastructure, net neutrality, cybersecurity and broadband issues. S.J.Res.52, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom". H.R.2/S.3042, Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018; rural broadband issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issues including spectrum, net neutrality, cybersecurity, special access, rate regulation, privacy, antispoofing, and infrastructure. S.1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017, H.R.4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; issues related to tower markings and unmanned aircraft. S.J.Res.52, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom". H.R.2/S.3042, Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018; rural broadband issues. Placement of wireless towers on federal lands.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues affecting the telecommunications industry including spectrum, net neutrality, cybersecurity, privacy, labor and employment. S.1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017, H.R.4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; especially communications towers: locations and markings; regulations, rules and FAA oversight of unmanned aerial systems (including safety issues). S.J.Res.52, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom". H.R.2/S.3042, Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018; rural broadband issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Computer Industry
Issues related to Privacy Shield. Privacy and cybersecurity issues, generally. H.J.Res.129/S.J.Res.52, Restoring Internet Freedom. H.R.4682/S.2510, Open Internet Preservation Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to cable television and telecommunications including rural broadband and consumer services; H.J.Res.129/S.J.Res.52, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom".
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
S. 2124 and H.R. 4081, Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2017: Issues related to cybersecurity and data breach. H.R. 5074, DHS Cyber Incident Response Teams Act of 2018: Entire bill. H.R. 2825, DHS Authorization: Title VI, Cybersecurity and infrastructure security Agency. Issues related to H1B Visas (no specific legislation). Issues related to net neutrality (no specific legislation). S.J.Res. 52, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Restoring Internet Freedom. H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims to Fight Online S ex Trafficking Act of 2017: Entire bill. S. 1693, Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017: Entire bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, the integrity and security of communications networks, appropriate governance structures for Internet and communications services, broadband availability, universal service, infrastructure investment and development, data management, privacy, data security, domestic telecommunications supply chain security, cross border law enforcement requests, implementation of the First Responder Network; and legislation designed to streamline infrastructure deployment. Legislation designed to expedite and streamline the process for locating broadband infrastructure on local, state and federal property: H.R.4795-Communications Facilities Deployment on Federal Property Act of 2018; H.R.4798 - Inventory of Assets for Communications Facilities Act of 2018; H.R.4800 - Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2018; H.R. 4802 - Streamlining and Expediting Approval for Communications Technologies Act; H.R. 4810 - MAPPING NOW Act of 2018; H.R.4813 - WIFI STUDY Act; H.R.4814 - Community Broadband Act of 2018; H.R. 4817 - PEERING Act of 2018; H.R.4824 - Rural Broadband Permitting Act of 2018; H.R.4839 - RESTORED Act of 2018; ; H.R.4845 - Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2018; H.R4847/S.1363 - Broadband Deployment Streamlining Act; H.R.4858 - CLIMB ONCE Act; H.R.4876 - Connecting Broadband Deserts Act of 2018; H.R.2903/S.2418 - Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Act of 2017 (provisions related to broadband metrics); H.R.288/S.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act (all provisions ); S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband act of 2017 (issues concerning rural broadband deployment); H.R.2425 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act (provisions related to federal rights-of-way rents); S.1676/H.R.4232 - B-CROP Act (issues related to rural broadband support); H.R.4308 - Rural Broadband Expansion Act (issues related to broadband funding); H.R.4287 - Broadband Infrastructure Finance Innovation Act of 2017 (issues related to broadband funding); H.R.4842/H.R.4847 - Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2018 (issues related go communication facility placement); and S.2343/H.R,4881 - Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act (provisions relating to broadband infrastructure deployment). H.R.2/S.3042 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (provisions related to expansion of RUS programs to support broadband in unserved rural areas); H.R.686/S.88 - DIGIT Act (provisions related to the regulation of the Internet of Things and spectrum availability); H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 (issues concerning federal universal service programs); H.R.1888 - Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2017 (to amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to provide incentives for reallocation of Federal Government Spectrum for commercial use); H.R.2520 - Browser Act of 2017 (issues related to privacy regulation); H.R.2810/S.1519 - National Defense Authorization Act (provisions related to supply chain); H.R.2870/S.1013 - Gigabit Opportunity Act (to amend the IRs Code of 1986 to provide tax benefits for investments in gigabit opportunity zones); H.R.4151 -- STREET Act (provisions relating to smart cities); H.R.5661 - Tribal Connect Act of 2018 (issues related to e-rate eligible services); H.R.5983/S.2973 - Kelsey Smith Act (provisions related to service provider obligations to provide location information in emergencies); H.R.5815/S.2639 - CONSENT Act (privacy provisions); H.R.6032 - SMART IoT Act (issues related to connected devices); H.R.6073 - Reprioritizing Unserved Rural Ares and Locations for Broadband Act of 2018 (provisions related to expansion of RUS programs to support broadband in unserved rural areas); H.R.6147 - Interior, Environment Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for 2019 (communications related provisions); H.R.6258/S.3107 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for 2019 (communications and related provisions); H.R.6286 - Bus Act of 2018 (issues related to e-rate eligible services); H.R.6393 - 21st Century Internet Act (issues relating to net neutrality and Internet peering arrangements); H.R.6494 - Next Generation Marketplace Fairness Act (issues relating to modernization of broadcast television carriage rules); H.R.6943 - CEASE (Robocalls) Act (all provisions); S.964 - MY DATA (to protect broadband users from unfair or deceptive practices relating to privacy or data security); S.1405/H.R.2997 - FAA Appropriations issues related to unmanned aircraft systems and unmarked towers; S.1682/H.R.4953 - AIRWAVES Act (issues relating to spectrum auctions); S.1691 - Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017 (issues related to cybersecurity provisions for IoT devices); S.1809/H.R.3901 -- Moving FIRST Act (provisions relating to smart cities); S.1904 -- Smart Cities Community Act of 2017 (issues relating to smart cities); S.2391/H.R.4747 - Defending U.S. Government Communications Act (procurement related issues); and S.2510/H.R.4682 - Internet Preservation Act (Issues relating to the preservation of the open internet); S.2694 - Robocall Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2018 (provisions related to enforcement of laws against unauthorized robocalling); S.2728 - Social Media Privacy Protection and Consumer Protection Rights Act of 2018 (provisions related to online privacy protections); S.3157 - STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act; S.3255 - E-FRONTIER Act (issues related to federal construction or operation of a nationwide broadband network); S.3828 - Authenticating Local Emergencies and Real Threats (ALERT) Act (issues relating to improvement of the emergency alert system); and S.JRes.52/H.J.Res129 - Providing for Congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S.Code, of the rule submitted by the FCC relating to Restoring Internet Freedom.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R.3255 - E-FRONTIER Act; H.R.3344 - STEM to STEAM Act of 2017; H.R.3388 - SELF DRIVE Act; H.R.3787 - Small Entity Regulatory Relief Act; H.R.4403 - Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act; H.R.5700 - National Non-Emergency Mobile Number Act; H.R.6003 - Anti-Swatting Act of 2018; H.R.6073 - RURAL Broadband Act of 2018; H.R.6424 - 9-1-1 Fee Integrity Act; H.R.6465 - Next Generation Television Marketplace Act; H.R.6743 - Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act; S.19 - MOBILE NOW Act (to facilitate installation of broadband infrastructure, including wireless); S.1363/H.R.4847 - Broadband Deployment Streamlining Act; S.1682/H.R.4953 - AIRWAVES Act (Spectrum Pipeline Legislation); S.1988 - Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act (SPEED Act) of 2017; S.2728 - Social Media Privacy Protection and Consumer Rights Act of 2018; S.3157 - STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment; and S.JRes.52/H.J.Res129 - Providing for Congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S.Code, of the rule submitted by the FCC relating to Restoring Internet Freedom; and H.Res.521 - A resolution which highlights the potential for 5Gs impact on the economy and calling for infrastructure reforms, including streamlining for siting of small cells; General Lobbying on the following issues: Net Neutrality & Open Internet; FCC order on UNE forbearance; privacy legislation; cybersecurity; smart cities/communities; FirstNET & Public Safety Communications; broadband mapping; access to public lands/national parks for cell site placement; rural broadband deployment, policy and infrastructure; data security and breach notification reform; NEPA/NHPA updates (pending legislation); and retransmission content contracts.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues specific to wireless policy, including but not limited to spectrum policy, cyber security, privacy, data breach, infrastructure and tax related issues. S. 19, the Mobile Now Act, S. 1104; Rural Wireless Access Act; H.R 3347, Viewers Protection Act; S. 1632, Viewer and Listener Protection Act; S. 1682, the AIRWAVES Act. S.2434, Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act, HR 4881; S. 2391, Defending U.S. Gov't Communications Act; SJ Res 52, Resolution Reinstating Internet Freedom; S. 1988, SPEED Act; H.R. 6017 and S. 3010. the SPECTRUM NOW ACT
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $69,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Reinstating the 2015 Open Internet Order and net neutrality rules ensuring that individuals are free to access all content and applications equally, regardless of the source, without Internet service providers discriminating against specific online services or websites. S.J. Res. 52 and H.J. Res. 129.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Issues related to and impacting the cable industry. H.J. Res 129 - Restoring Internet Freedom; and S.J. Res. 52 - Restoring Internet Freedom.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
FCC net neutrality rules; resolutions related to net neutrality rules (S.J.Res. 52; H.J.Res. 129); California action on net neutrality FCC activities regarding children's advertising; FCC NPRM on children's programming FCC consideration of media ownership; AT&T/Time Warner merger Privacy; California privacy bill Cybersecurity; data breaches; data collection (H.R. 6548); data brokers Internet of Things devices (H.R. 6032) FCC oversight Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN); Internet governance
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Advertising
Privacy; data breaches; cybersecurity; data security FTC enforcement actions on privacy, deceptive advertising, FTC proposed COPPA modifications; FTC and FCC oversight; FTC priorities filing Data collection legislation (H.R. 6548) Social media disclosure California privacy initiative and its effects on advertising Privacy, as related to autonomous vehicles and drones Net neutrality; resolutions related to net neutrality rules (S.J.Res. 52; H.J.Res. 129); bills related to net neutrality (H.Res. 873, S. 2853) Data security; data collection and data brokers Drug advertising amendment (H.R. 6157); prescription drug pricing Court decision related to advertising of lead paint Food and Drug Administration action related to cigarette and e-cigaretts ads FTC/FCC funding bill (H.R.6147) Nominations to CFPB
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
S. 964/H.R. 2356, MY Data Act of 2017, would protect broadband users from unfair or deceptive practices relating to privacy or data security S. 1475/H.R. 3010, Promoting Good Cyber Hygiene Act of 2017, would provide for the identification and documentation of best practices for cyber hygiene by the National Institute of Standards and Technology S. 1988, SPEED Act, A bill to streamline broadband infrastructure permitting on established public rights-of-way, and for other purposes S. 2385 - Authenticating Local Emergencies and Real Threats (ALERT) Act, To improve the emergency alert system and give the federal government the sole responsibility of alerting the public of a missile threat, prohibiting state and local governments from doing so S. 2847 - Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act of 2018, would provide that the Federal Trade Commission shall exercise authority with respect to mergers only under the Clayton Act and only in the same procedural manner as the Attorney General exercises such authority, and to require the Federal Communications Commission to approve or deny a license transfer application within 180 days of submission. S. 3042 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 - A bill to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes; rural broadband provisions S. 3107 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019; Federal Communications Commission S. 3157 - STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act, A bill to streamline siting processes for small cell deployment S. 2976 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019, rural broadband provisions S. 3524 - to provide for the carriage of certain television broadcast stations, and for other purposes. H.R.2 - Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, rural broadband provisions H.R. 2520, BROWSER Act of 2017, would require providers of broadband internet access service and edge services to clearly and conspicuously notify users of the privacy policies of such providers, to give users opt-in or opt-out approval rights with respect to the use of, disclosure of, and access to user information collected by such providers based on the level of sensitivity of such information H.R. 4232: To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to provide grants for access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas H.R. 4585: To prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from relying on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the matter of restoring internet freedom to adopt, amend, revoke, or otherwise modify any rule of the Commission H.R. 5645: Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act of 2018, to amend the Clayton Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act to provide that the Federal Trade Commission shall exercise authority with respect to mergers only under the Clayton Act and only in the same procedural manner as the Attorney General exercises such authority H.R. 4682/S.2510: Open Internet Preservation Act, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure internet openness, to prohibit blocking of lawful content, applications, services, and non-harmful devices, to prohibit impairment or degradation of lawful internet traffic, to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission and to preempt State law with respect to internet openness obligations, to provide that broadband internet access service shall be considered to be an information service H.Res. 687, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Federal, State, and local taxes, fees, regulations, and permitting policies should be coordinated and reconciled to maximize the benefits of broadband investment. H.Res. 689, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any infrastructure legislation that provides Federal funds to wireless broadband providers to promote wireless broadband deployment should prioritize funds for wireless broadband providers in States that have enacted streamlined siting requirements for small cells. H.Res. 690, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that no Federal funds granted, awarded, or loaned pursuant to any legislation, infrastructure specific or otherwise, should be used to fund the construction, improvement, or acquisition of broadband facilities or service in areas where there is an existing broadband provider that meets certain minimum standards. H.Res. 691, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any infrastructure legislation to promote broadband internet access or communications facilities deployment should treat all broadband and communications facilities in a competitively and technologically neutral manner. H.Res. 701, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that with respect to any study required to be conducted by the Federal Communications Commission, or any entity regulated by the Commission under the Federal Communications Act of 1934, under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 or division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code (formerly known as the National Historic Preservation Act), for the provision of broadband infrastructure, the area to be studied should be limited to the area of impact. H.R. 4795, Communications Facilities Deployment on Federal Property Act of 2018 H.R. 4798, Inventory of Assets for Communications Facilities Act of 2018 H.R. 4802, Streamlining and Expediting Approval for Communications Technologies Act H.R. 4810, Making Available Plans to Promote Investment in Next Generation Networks without Overbuilding and Waste (MAPPING NOW) Act of 2018 H.R. 4813, Wireless Internet Focus on Innovation in Spectrum Technology for Unlicensed Deployment (WIFI STUDy) Act H.R. 4814, Community Broadband Act of 2018 H.R. 4817, Promoting Exchanges for Enhanced Routing of Information so Networks are Great (PEERING) Act of 2018 H.R. 4832, Restoring Economic Strength and Telecommunications Operations by Releasing Expected Dollars (RESTORED) Act of 2018 H.R. 4842, Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure (SPEED) Act of 2018 H.R. 4845, Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2018 H.R. 4847, Broadband Deployment Streamlining Act H.R. 4858, Clearing Local Impediments Makes Broadband Open to New Competition and Enhancements (CLIMB ONCE) Act H.R. 2479, Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows America (LIFT) Act H.R. 3994, Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand (ACCESS BROADBAND) Act H.R. 4287, Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act H.R. 4876, Connecting Broadband Deserts Act of 2018 H.R. 4881, Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018 H.R. 2903, Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act H.R. 1581, Tribal Digital Access Act H.R. 1546, Rural Wireless Access Act S.J. Res. 52- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom H.R. 4953/S. 1682 - AIRWAVES Act, to facilitate a national pipeline of spectrum for commercial use, and for other purposes H.R. 6258 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019 - Federal Communications Commission H.R. 5961- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019, Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes; rural broadband provisions H.R. _ - To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to reauthorize appropriations for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and for other purposes H.R. 6393 - 21st Century Internet Act, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for internet openness requirements for broadband internet access service providers, and for other purposes. H.R. 6465 - Next Generation Television Marketplace Act H.R. 6954 - to provide for the carriage of certain television broadcast stations, and for other purposes. Infrastructure priorities and suggestions to stimulate broadband investment Other issues pertaining to Broadband, video and telephone regulations; FCC merger review; diversity and inclusion issues; issues pertaining to retransmission consent, channel carriage, spectrum
Client expense: $2,270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
S. 1682/H.R. 4953 - AIRWAVES Act (Spectrum Pipeline Legislation) S. 19 - MOBILE NOW Act S. 3157 - STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment S. 1988 - SPEED ACT, Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2017 S. 2728 - Social Media Privacy Protection and Consumer Rights Act of 2018 H.R. 4847/S. 1363 - The Broadband Deployment Streamlining Act H.J. Res. 129/S.J. Res. 52 - Providing for Congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of Title 5, US Code, of the rule submitted by the FCC relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom" H.R. 3255 - E-FRONTIER Act H.R. 3344 - STEM to STEAM Act of 2017 H.R. 3388 - SELF DRIVE Act H.R. 3787 - Small Entity Regulatory Relief Act H.R. 4403 - Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act H.R. 5700 - National Non-Emergency Mobile Number Act H.R. 6003 - Anti-Swatting Act of 2018 H.R. 6073 - RURAL Broadband Act of 2018 H.R. 6424 - 9-1-1- Fee Integrity Act H.R. 6465 - Next Generation Television Marketplace Act H.R. 6743 - The Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act H.Res. 521 - A resolution which highlights the potential for 5G's impact on the economy and calling for infrastructure reforms, including streamlining for siting of small cells. Net Neutrality & Open Internet FCC Order on UNE Forbearance Privacy legislation Cybersecurity FirstNET & Public Safety Communications Broadband Mapping Access to Public Lands/National Parks/Cell Site placement Rural broadband deployment, infrastructure and policy Data Security and Breach Notification Reform NEPA/NHPA Updates - Pending Legislation Retransmission Content Contracts
Client expense: $2,332,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, the integrity and security of communications networks, appropriate governance structures for Internet and communications services, broadband availability, universal service, infrastructure investment and development, data management, privacy, data security, domestic telecommunications supply chain security; cross border law enforcement requests, and implementation of the First Responder Network; legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment. Legislation designed to expedite and streamline the process for locating broadband infrastructure on local, state and federal property: HR 4795, Communications Facilities Deployment on Federal Property Act of 2018; HR 4798, Inventory of Assets for Communications Facilities Act of 2018; HR 4800, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2018; HR 4802, Streamlining and Expediting Approval for Communications Technologies Act; HR 4810, MAPPING NOW Act of 2018; HR 4813, WIFI STUDy Act; HR 4814, Community Broadband Act of 2018; HR 4817, PEERING Act of 2018; HR 4824, Rural Broadband Permitting Act of 2018; HR 4839, RESTORED Act of 2018; HR 4845, Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2018; HR 4847/S 1363, Broadband Deployment Streamlining Act; HR 4858, CLIMB ONCE Act; HR 4876, Connecting Broadband Deserts Act of 2018; HR 2903/S 2418, Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Act of 2017, provisions related to broadband metrics; HR 288/S 228, Small Business Broadband Deployment Act, all provisions; S 277, Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Act of 2017, issues concerning rural broadband deployment; HR 2425, Public Lands Telecommunications Act, provisions related to federal rights-of-way rents; S 1676/HR 4232, B-CROP Act, issues related to rural broadband support; HR 4308, Rural Broadband Expansion Act, issues relating to broadband funding; HR 4287, Broadband Infrastructure Finance Innovation Act of 2017, issues relating to broadband funding; HR 4842/HR 4847, Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2018, issues related to communication facility placement; S 2343/HR 4881, Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act, provisions relating to broadband infrastructure deployment. HR 686/S 88, DIGIT Act, provisions related to the regulation of the Internet of Things and spectrum availability HR 1139, PSC Oversight Act of 2017, issues concerning federal universal service programs HR 1888, Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2017, to amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to provide incentives for the reallocation of Federal Government spectrum for commercial use HR 2520, BROWSER Act of 2017, issues related to privacy regulation HR 2870/S 1013, Gigabit Opportunity Act, to amend the IRS Code of 1986 to provide tax benefits for investments in gigabit opportunity zones S 964, MY DATA Act of 2017, to protect broadband users from unfair or deceptive practices relating to privacy or data security S 1405/HR 2997, FAA Reauthorization Act, issues related to tower markings and unmanned aircraft S 1682/HR 4953, AIRWAVES Act, issues relating to spectrum auctions S 1691, Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017, issues related to cybersecurity provisions for IoT devices S 1809/HR 3901, Moving FIRST Act, provisions relating to smart cities HR 4151, STREET Act, provisions relating to smart cities S 1904, Smart Cities Community Act of 2017, issues relating to smart cities S 2510/HR 4682, Open Internet Preservation Act, issues related to net neutrality HR 4747/S 2391, Defending U.S. Government Communications Act, concerning issues related to procurement H.J. Res. 129/S.J. Res. 52, providing for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, USC, of the rule submitted by the FCC relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom" HR 6032, SMART IoT Act, issues relating to connected devices S 3157, STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act, issues relating to regulation of small cell placement HR 5815/S 2639, CONSENT Act, issues relating to privacy S 2728, Social Media Privacy Protection and Consumer Protection Rights Act of 2018, issues related to online privacy protections HR 5661, Tribal Connect Act of 2018/HR 6286, Bus Act of 2018, provisions related to expansion of e-rate eligible services HR 5983/S 2973, Kelsey Smith Act, provisions related to service provider obligations to provide location information in emergencies HR 6073, Reprioritizing Unserved Rural Areas and Locations for Broadband Act of 2018 - RURAL Broadband Act of 2018, provisions related to expansion of RUS programs to support broadband in unserved rural areas HR 2/S 3042, Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, provisions related to expansion of RUS programs to support broadband in unserved rural areas S 2694, Robocall Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2018; S 3149, the DO NOT Call Act, provisions related to enforcement of laws against unauthorized robocalling HR 2810/S 1519, National Defense Reauthorization Act, issues relating to supply chain HR 6943, the CEASE Act, all provisions HR 6393, 21st Century Internet Act, issues relating to net neutrality and Internet peering arrangements HR 6494, Next Generation Marketplace Fairness Act, issues relating to modernization of the broadcast television carriage rules S 3828, Authenticating Local Emergencies and Real Threats (ALERT) Act, issues relating to improvements to the emergency alert system S 3255, E-FRONTIER Act, issues relating to federal construction or operation of a nationwide broadband network HR 6258/S 3107, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019, communications related provisions HR 6147, Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2019, communications related provisions
Client expense: $3,850,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Rural Broadband policy, S.J. Res. 52- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom", Privacy and Data Security, Supply Chain, H.R. 5515- John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, S. 3042- Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, H.R. 6147-Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2019, FCC Nominations, Disaster Recovery
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
-HR 4 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018- all provisions related to cable. -HR 288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 387 - Email Privacy Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 423 - Anti-Spoofing Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 686 - Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things Act (DIGIT) - all provisions related to cable. -HR 709 - We Are Watching You Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 800 - New Deal Rural Broadband Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1061 - Cell Location Privacy Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1062 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance (GPS) Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1097 - Unsubscribe Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1139 - Preserving State Commission (PSC) Oversight Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1148 - Furthering Access to Stroke Telemedicine (FAST) Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1546 - Rural Wireless Access Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1581 - Tribal Digital Access Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1591 - WiFi Capable Mobile Devices Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1670 - Infrastructure 2.0 Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1754 - To amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to clarify the scope of the exception for common carriers - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1761 - Protecting Against Child Exploitation Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1814 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1862 - Global Child Protection Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1868 - Restoring American Privacy Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1888 - Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2356 - Managing Your Data Against Telecom Abuses (MY DATA) Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2479 - Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows America Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2520 - Balancing the Rights of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly (BROWSER) Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2870 - Gigabit Opportunity Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2903 - Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3175 - Online Privacy Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3388 - Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research in Vehicle Evolution Act or the SELF DRIVE Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3523 - To require the Comptroller General of the U.S. to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3787 - Small Entity Regulatory Relief Opportunity Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3806 - Personal Data Notification and Protection Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3895 - Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3896 - Secure and Protect Americans Data Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3904 - Data Protection Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3945 - CASE Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3994 - ACCESS BROADBAND Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3995 - Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4050 - Vehicle Innovation Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4081 - Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4109 - Spectrum Auction Deposits Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4151 - Smart Technology for Resilient, Efficient, Economic and Reliable Transportation in Cities and Communities Act (STREET Act) - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4232 - Broadband Connections for Rural Opportunities Program Act (B-CROP Act) - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4287 - Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4308 - Rural Broadband Expansion Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4543 - To establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, to amend the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4672 - Next Generation 9-1-1 Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4677 - Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4682 - Open Internet Preservation Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4795 - Communications Facilities Deployment on Federal Property Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4800 - Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2018 (Dig Once) - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4802 - Streamlining and Expediting Approval for Communications Technologies Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4810 - MAPPING NOW Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4813 - Wireless Internet Focus on Innovation in Spectrum Technology for Unlicensed Deployment (WIFI STUDY) Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4814 - Community Broadband Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4817 - Promoting Exchanges for Enhanced Routing of Information so Networks are Great (PEERING) Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4824 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4832 - RESTORED Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4839 - Broadband Infrastructure Inventory Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4842 - Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4845 - Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4847 - Broadband Deployment Streamlining Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4858 - Clearing Local Impediments Makes Broadband Open to New Competition and Enhancements (CLIMB ONCE) Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4876 - Connecting Broadband Deserts Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4947 - Rural Infrastructure Development and Partnerships Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4953 - Advancing Innovation and Reinvigorating Widespread Access to Viable Electromagnetic Spectrum (AIRWAVES) Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5007 - Tribal Broadband Deployment Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5016 - The Revitalize Rural America Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5093 - Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5213 - Expanding Rural Access to Broadband Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5378 - Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployments (RAPID) Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5497 - Office of Rural Telecommunications Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5573 - Repeated Objectionable Bothering of Consumers on Phones Act (ROBOCOP Act) - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5700 - National Non-Emergency Mobile Number Act- all provisions related to cable. -HR 5815 - Customer Online Notification for Stopping Edge-provider Network Transgressions (CONSENT Act) - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5930 - Do Not Track Kids Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5952 - Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5961 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5969 - Speed Up Broadband Access Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5983 - Kelsey Smith Act- all provisions related to cable. -HR 6003 - Anti-Swatting Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6017 - The Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of The Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless (SPECTRUM NOW) Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6026 - Stopping Bad Robocalls Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6032 - State of Modern Application, Research, and Trends of IoT Act (SMART IoT Act) - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6073 - Reprioritizing Unserved Rural Areas and Locations for Broadband Act of 2018 (RURAL Broadband Act) - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6258 - Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6393 - 21st Century Internet Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6401 - Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6416 - Local Television Service and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6422 - Federal Communications Commission Transparency Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6424 - To amend the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999, to clarify acceptable 9-1-1 obligations or expenditures, and for other purposes. -HR 6427 - Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6442 - Broadband for All Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6465 - Next Generation Television Marketplace Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6548 - Data Broker Accountability and Transparency Act of 2018- all provisions related to cable. -HR 6617 - Preserving American Privacy Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6620 - Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6864 - Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6871 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for placing in service qualified broadband property to expand the level of broadband service in a qualified rural census tract - all provisions related to cable. HR 6917 - To protect victims of nonconsensual online distribution of sexually intimate images by providing for the expeditious removal of nonconsensual sexually intimate imagery on the Internet, to encourage responsible practices by online service providers - all provisions related to cable. -HRes 521 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives about a strategy to deploy fifth generation mobile networks (5G networks) and next-generation wireless and wired technologies to promote economic development and digital innovation throughout the United States - all provisions related to cable. -HRes 687 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Federal, State, and local taxes, fees, regulations, and permitting policies should be coordinated and reconciled to maximize the benefits of broadband investment - all provisions related to cable. -HRes 689 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any infrastructure legislation that provides Federal funds to wireless broadband providers to promote wireless broadband deployment should prioritize funds for wireless broadband providers in States that have enacted streamlined siting requirements for small cells - all provisions related to cable. -HRes 690 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that no Federal funds granted, awarded, or loaned pursuant to any legislation, infrastructure-specific or otherwise, should be used to fund the construction, improvement, or acquisition of broadband facilities or service in areas where there is an existing broadband provider that meets certain minimum standards - all provisions related to cable. -HRes 691 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any infrastructure legislation to promote broadband internet access or communications facilities deployment should treat all broadband and communications facilities in a competitively and technologically neutral manner - all provisions related to cable. -HRes 873 - Providing for consideration of the joint resolution - all provisions related to cable. -HRes 1039 - Encouraging edge providers, broadband providers, and data brokers to include certain data protections in their policies - all provisions related to cable. -HJRes 129 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Restoring Internet Freedom - all provisions related to cable. -HJRes 131 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Restoring Internet Freedom - all provisions related to cable. -S 88 - DIGIT Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 395 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance (GPS) Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 421 - Preserving State Commission (PSC) Oversight Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 564 - Help Americans Never Get Unwanted Phone calls (HANGUP) Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 604 - Highway Rights-of-Way Permitting Efficiency Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 645 - Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 742 - Community Broadband Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 878 - A bill to establish privacy protections for customers of broadband Internet access service and other telecommunications service - all provisions related to cable. -S 964 - Managing Your Data Against Telecom Abuses (MY DATA) Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 993 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1104 - Rural Wireless Access Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 1013 - Gigabit Opportunity Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1363 - Rural Broadband Deployment Streamlining Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1654 - Email Privacy Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1657 - ECPA Modernization Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 1676 - Broadband Connections for Rural Opportunities Program Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1811 - Merger Enforcement Improvement Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1815 - Data Broker Accountability and Transparency Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 1904 - Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 1950 - Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 1988 - SPEED Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2061 - Next Generation 9-1-1 Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2217 - FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2220 - National Timing Resilience and Security Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2381 - Streamlining and Investing in Broadband Infrastructure Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2418 - The Bipartisan Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2510 - Open Internet Preservation Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2573 - To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to reauthorize the appropriate technology transfer for rural areas program - all provisions related to cable. -S 2576 - Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployments (RAPID) Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2639 - Customer Online Notification for Stopping Edge-provider Network Transgressions (CONSENT Act) - all provisions related to cable. -S 2640 - Safeguarding American Families from Exposure by Keeping Information and Data Secure Act (SAFE KIDS Act) - all provisions related to cable. -S 2654 - Community Connect Grant Program Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2694 - Robocall Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2018- all provisions related to cable. -S 2705 - Repeated Objectionable Bothering of Consumers on Phones Act (ROBOCOP) - all provisions related to cable. -S 2728 - Social Media Privacy Protection and Consumer Rights Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2853 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure Internet openness, to prohibit blocking lawful content and non-harmful devices, to prohibit throttling data, to prohibit paid prioritization, to require transparency of network management practices, to provide that broadband shall be considered to be an information service, and to prohibit the Commission or a State commission from relying on section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as a grant of authority - all provisions related to cable. -S 2865 - Made in America Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2932 - Do Not Track Kids Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2955 - Mobile Accuracy and Precision Broadband (MAP Broadband) Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2958 - A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support - all provisions related to cable. -S 2959 - Office of Rural Broadband Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2965 - Clean Slate for Kids Online Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2970 - Reprioritizing Unserved Rural Areas and Locations for Broadband Act of 2018 (RURAL Broadband Act of 2018) - all provisions related to cable. -S 2973 - Kelsey Smith Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2976 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3010 - Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of The Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless (SPECTRUM NOW) Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3017 - A bill to amend the FAST Act to improve the Federal permitting process, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -S 3078 - Stopping Bad Robocalls Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3107 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3127 - Bots Disclosure and Social Media Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3149 - DO NOT Call Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3157 - STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3238 - Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement (READI) Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3255 - E-FRONTIER Act (the Eliminate from Regulators Opportunities to Nationalize The Internet In Every Respect Act) - all provisions related to cable. -S 3286 - Children and Media Research Advancement (CAMRA) Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3346 - Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand - all provisions related to cable. -S 3347 - Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2018- all provisions related to cable. -S 3361 - Fair Trade with China Enforcement Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3360 - Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3455 - To require the Secretary of Commerce to ensure that ZTE Corporation complies with all probationary conditions set forth in the settlement agreement entered into between ZTE Corporation and the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce - all provisions related to cable -S 3461 - To amend the PROTECT Act to expand the national AMBER Alert system to territories of the United States, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable -SJRes 52 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Restoring Internet Freedom - all provisions related to cable. -SRes 242 - Expressing the sense of the Senate about a strategy to deploy fifth generation mobile networks (5G networks) and next-generation wireless and wired technologies to promote economic development and digital innovation throughout the United States - all provisions related to cable. -SRes 523 - Encouraging companies to apply privacy protections included in the General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union to citizens of the United States - all provisions related to cable.
Client expense: $2,780,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
S.J. Res. 52- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom", S. 1682- AIRWAVES Act, H.R. 4953- AIRWAVES Act, Broadband- 5G Facility Siting, FAA Reauthorization Bill - Tower Siting, Privacy
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
S.J. Res. 52-A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Legislation related to net neutrality (H.J.Res. 131, H.J.Res. 129, S.J.Res. 52); broadband reforms in Senate Farm Bill (S. 3042)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
TEC - TELECOMMUNICATIONS H.R.192 - Direct Broadcast Satellite Expansion Act of 2017 (introduced 1/3/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.19 - MOBILE NOW Act (introduced 1/3/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 1/3/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.290 - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2017 (introduced 1/4/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.423 - Anti-Spoofing Act of 2017(introduced 1/10/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 (introduced 1/11/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 (introduced 1/11/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.102 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act of 2017 (introduced 1/11/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.123 - Kari's Law Act of 2017 (introduced 1/12/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.134 - Spoofing Prevention Act of 2017 (introduced 1/12/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.557 - FCC "ABCs" Act of 2017 (introduced 1/13/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.Res.53 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to continue aggressive growth in the Nation's telecommunications and technology industries, the United States Government should "Get Out of the Way and Stay Out of the Way". (introduced 1/13/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.582 - Kari's Law Act of 2017 (introduced 1/17/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.588 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act (introduced 1/17/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.174 - Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2017 (introduced 1/17/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.599 - Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2017 (introduced 1/23/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 (introduced 1/24/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 (introduced 2/2/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 (introduced 2/16/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 (introduced 2/16/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.1335 - Cybersecurity Responsibility Act of 2017(introduced 3/2/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.1340 - Interagency Cybersecurity Cooperation Act (introduced 3/2/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services". (introduced 3/7/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.1439 - Keeping Our Campaigns Honest Act of 2017 (introduced 3/8/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.1440 - Fair and Clear Campaign Transparency Act (introduced 3/8/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services". (introduced 3/8/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.1534 - 21st Century Worker Opportunity Act (introduced 3/15/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.645 - Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2017 (introduced 3/15/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.742 - Community Broadband Act of 2017 (introduced 3/28/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act of 2017 (introduced 3/29/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.1868 - Restoring American Privacy Act of 2017 (introduced 4/4/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.875 - A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs. (Introduced 4/6/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.878 - A bill to establish privacy protections for customers of broadband Internet access service and other telecommunications service (introduced 4/6/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.Res.137 - A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month. (introduced 4/24/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.964 - MY DATA Act of 2017 (introduced 4/27/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.987 - 100 by '50 Act (introduced 4/27/2017) - all provisions related to cable S. 993 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act (introduced 5/1/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.2356 - MY DATA Act of 2017 (introduced 5/4/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.2479 - Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act (introduced 5/17/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.2520 - BROWSER Act of 2017 (introduced 5/18/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.2903 - Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act of 2017 (introduced 6/15/2017) - all provisions related to able S.1475 - Promoting Good Cyber Hygiene Act of 2017 (introduced 6/29/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.3175 - Online Privacy Act (introduced 7/11/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.3314 - 100 by '50 Act (introduced 7/19/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.3347 - Viewer Protection Act of 2017 (introduced 7/20/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.3478 - Local and Independent Television Protection Act of 2017 (introduced 7/27/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.Res.242 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate about a strategy to deploy fifth generation mobile networks (5G networks) and next-generation wireless and wired technologies to promote economic development and digital innovation throughout the United States. (introduced 8/2/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.3671 - Off Fossil Fuels for a Better Future Act (introduced 9/1/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.3787 - Small Entity Regulatory Relief Opportunity Act of 2017 (introduced 9/14/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.Res.521 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives about a strategy to deploy fifth generation mobile networks (5G networks) and next-generation wireless and wired technologies to promote economic development and digital innovation throughout the United States. (introduced 9/14/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.3806 - Personal Data Notification and Protection Act of 2017 (introduced 9/18/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.3839 - Today's American Dream Act (introduced 9/26/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.3994 - ACCESS BROADBAND Act (introduced 10/6/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4081 - Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2017 (introduced 10/19/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4232 - B-CROP Act (introduced 11/2/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4287 - Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2017 (introduced 11/7/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4291 - Precision Farming Act (introduced 11/7/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4308 - Rural Broadband Expansion Act (introduced 11/8/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.2124 - Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2017 (introduced 11/14/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4543 - To establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, to amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to improve provisions relating to collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children, and for other purposes. (introduced 12/4/2017) - all provisions related to cable S.2187 - A bill to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, to amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to improve provisions relating to collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children, and for other purposes. (introduced 12/4/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4585 - Save Net Neutrality Act of 2017 (introduced 12/7/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4682 - Open Internet Preservation Act (introduced 12/19/2017) - all provisions related to cable H.Res.687 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Federal, State, and local taxes, fees, regulations, and permitting policies should be coordinated and reconciled to maximize the benefits of broadband investment. (introduced 1/11/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.Res.690 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that no Federal funds granted, awarded, or loaned pursuant to any legislation, infrastructure-specific or otherwise, should be used to fund the construction, improvement, or acquisition of broadband facilities or service in areas where there is an existing broadband provider that meets certain minimum standards. (introduced 1/11/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.Res.691 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any infrastructure legislation to promote broadband internet access or communications facilities deployment should treat all broadband and communications facilities in a competitively and technologically neutral manner. (introduced 1/11/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4795 - Communications Facilities Deployment on Federal Property Act of 2018 (introduced 1/16/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4798 - Inventory of Assets for Communications Facilities Act of 2018 (introduced 1/16/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4800 - Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2018 (introduced 1/16/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4810 - MAPPING NOW Act of 2018 (introduced 1/17/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4813 - WIFI STUDy Act (introduced 1/17/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4814 - Community Broadband Act of 2018 (introduced 1/17/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4817 - PEERING Act of 2018 (introduced 1/17/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4824 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2018 (introduced 1/18/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4832 - RESTORED Act of 2018 (introduced 1/18/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4839 - Broadband Infrastructure Inventory Act of 2018 (introduced 1/18/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4842 - Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2018 (introduced 1/18/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.Res.701 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that with respect to any study required to be conducted by the Federal Communications Commission, or any entity regulated by the Commission under the Federal Communications Act of 1934, under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 or division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code (formerly known as the National Historic Preservation Act), for the provision of broadband infrastructure, the area to be studied should be limited to the area of impact. (introduced 1/18/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4845 - Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2018 (introduced 1/19/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4847 - Broadband Deployment Streamlining Act (introduced 1/19/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4858 - CLIMB ONCE Act (introduced 1/19/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4986 - RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018 (introduced 2/8/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.2418 - Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act of 2018 (introduced 2/13/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.5093 - Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2018 (introduced 2/26/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.J.Res.129 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom". (introduced 2/27/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.J.Res.52 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom". (introduced 2/27/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 5172 - To assist Indian tribes in maintaining, expanding, and deploying broadband systems. (introduced 3/6/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.2510 - Open Internet Preservation Act (introduced 3/7/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 5213 - Expanding Rural Access to Broadband Act (introduced 3/8/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.J.Res.131 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom". (introduced 3/29/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.5497 - Office of Rural Telecommunications Act (introduced 4/12/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.5573 - ROBOCOP Act (introduced 4/18/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.2694 - Robocall Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2018 (introduced 4/18/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.2705 - ROBOCOP Act (introduced 4/18/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.2728 - Social Media Privacy Protection and Consumer Rights Act of 2018 (introduced 4/23/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.2853 - A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure Internet openness, to prohibit blocking lawful content and non-harmful devices, to prohibit throttling data, to prohibit paid prioritization, to require transparency of network management practices, to provide that broadband shall be considered to be an information service, and to prohibit the Commission or a State commission from relying on section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as a grant of authority. (introduced 5/16/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.5930 - Do Not Track Kids Act of 2018 (introduced 5/23/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.2932 - Do Not Track Kids Act of 2018 (introduced 5/23/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.5969 - Speed Up Broadband Access Act of 2018 (introduced 5/24/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.2959 - Office of Rural Broadband Act (introduced 5/24/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.Res.523 - A resolution encouraging companies to apply privacy protections included in the General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union to citizens of the United States. (introduced 5/24/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6026 - Stopping Bad Robocalls Act (introduced 6/7/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.3078 - Stopping Bad Robocalls Act (introduced 6/18/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6393 - 21st Century Internet Act (introduced 7/17/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.3232 - Go Pack Go Act of 2018 (introduced 7/18/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6465 - Next Generation Television Marketplace Act (introduced 7/23/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.3255 - E-FRONTIER Act (introduced 7/23/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.Res.1039 - Encouraging edge providers, broadband providers, and data brokers to include certain data protections in their policies. (introduced 7/31/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.3346 - ACCESS BROADBAND Act (introduced 8/1/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6822 - Discourage Dishonest Dialing Act (introduced 9/13/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6864 - Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act (introduced 9/24/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6943 - CEASE Robocalls Act (introduced 9/27/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6954 - To provide for the carriage of certain television broadcast stations, and for other purposes. (introduced 9/27/2018) - all provisions related to cable S.3524 - A bill to provide for the carriage of certain television broadcast stations, and for other purposes. (introduced 9/27/2018) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6987 - TRUE Fees Act of 2018 (introduced 9/28/2018) - all provisions related to cable
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Broadband deployment issues, generally; Net neutrality, generally; Net neutrality issues related to the FCC's Open Internet Order; TCPA issues, generally; FCC process and reform, generally; H.R. 4682, Open Internet Preservation Act; RUS funding and rural broadband issues, generally; S. 2510, Open Internet Preservation Act; S. J. Res. 52, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom;" H. J. Res. 129, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom"
Client expense: $780,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 387, Email Privacy Act H.R. 2520, Balancing the Rights Of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly (BROWSER) Act of 2017 H.R. 3776, Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2017 H.R. 4682/S. 2510, Open Internet Preservation Act H.R. 4943/S. 2383, Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act H.R. 4986, Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services (RAY BAUMS) Act of 2018 H.R. 6032, State of Modern Application, Research, and Trends of (SMART) IoT Act S. 88, Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act S. 2847, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules (SMARTER) Act of 2018 H.J. Res. 129/S.J. Res. 52, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom" Draft Federal Trade Commission procedural reform legislation Proposed rule restoring internet freedom (82 Fed. Reg. 25,568-25,590, June 2, 2017) Proposed rule accelerating wireline broadband deployment by removing barriers to infrastructure investment (82 Fed. Reg. 22,453-22,474, May 16, 2017) Potential legislation to establish a national privacy law Various issues relating to broadband infrastructure and deployment; potential federal privacy legislation; Department of Commerce privacy principles; matter of streamlining deployment of small cell infrastructure by improving wireless sitting policies (FCC WT Docket No. 16-421); Federal Trade Commission competition and consumer protection; expanding access to high speed broadband internet service; net neutrality; privacy principles
Client expense: $17,560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry, Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Monitor H.J.Res.131/S.J.Res.52, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom", Net neutrality generally
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Preserving open Internet/broadband industry practices; issues relating to privacy; S.J. Res. 52 (providing for Congressional disapproval of FCC's Restoring Internet Freedom rule),deployment of broadband; and S.19, Mobile Now Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
S.1405 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2017 (matters relating to UAV); preserving open Internet/broadband industry practices; issues relating to privacy; deployment of broadband; S.19, Mobile Now Act; S.1671, Int'l Communications Privacy Act; S.1674, Email Privacy Act; S.1657, ECPA Modernization Act of 2017; S.1297, A bill to make Title VII of FISA permanent; S.J. Res. 52 (providing for Congressional disapproval of FCC's Restoring Internet Freedom rule); and issues relating to the deployment of broadband.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Privacy, infrastructure, net neutrality, cybersecurity and broadband issues. S.J.Res.52, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom". H.R.2/S.3042, Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018; rural broadband issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issues including spectrum, net neutrality, cybersecurity, special access, rate regulation, privacy, antispoofing, and infrastructure. S.1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017, H.R.4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; issues related to tower markings and unmanned aircraft. S.J.Res.52, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom". H.R.2/S.3042, Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018; rural broadband issues. Mormon Peak Microwave Facility, Death Valley National Park.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues affecting the telecommunications industry including spectrum, net neutrality, cybersecurity, privacy, labor and employment. S.1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017, H.R.4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; especially communications towers: locations and markings; regulations, rules and FAA oversight of unmanned aerial systems (including safety issues). S.J.Res.52, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom". H.R.2/S.3042, Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018; rural broadband issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to cable television and telecommunications including rural broadband and consumer services; H.J.Res.129/S.J.Res.52, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom".
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
S. 2124 and H.R. 4081, Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2017: Issues related to cybersecurity and data breach. H.R. 5074, DHS Cyber Incident Response Teams Act of 2018: Entire bill. H.R. 2825, DHS Authorization: Title VI, Cybersecurity and infrastructure security Agency. Issues related to H1B Visas (no specific legislation). Issues related to net neutrality (no specific legislation). S.J.Res. 52, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Restoring Internet Freedom. H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims to Fight Online S ex Trafficking Act of 2017: Entire bill. S. 1693, Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017: Entire bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Computer Industry
Issues related to Privacy Shield. Privacy and cybersecurity issues, generally. H.J.Res.129/S.J.Res.52, Restoring Internet Freedom. H.R.4682/S.2510, Open Internet Preservation Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R.6393 - 21st Century Internet Act S.J. Res.52 - Restoring Internet Freedom" H.J. Res 129 - Restoring Internet Freedom" H.R. 6864 - Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act H.R. 6547 - APPS Act H.R. 6548 - Data Broker Accountability & Transparency Act of 2018 S.3157 - STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act. Spectrum online privacy internet content moderation rural broadband net neutrality digital inclusion antitrust media reform and consolidation
Client expense: $7,784 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
S.J. Res. 52 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Restoring Internet Freedom
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office